COMPRESSOR

For service buyers searching by part number, 18-8726-26 corresponds to the compressor. It is commonly ordered when a machine still has power available but a specific circuit, movement, or cooling function is no longer working correctly. Always verify the brand family and machine series used on the service call so the replacement matches correctly. If your machine has multiple production revisions, confirm the exact model and serial details before finalizing the order. Restores refrigeration compression when the system is not cooling, runs hot, or cannot maintain ice production. Field complaints tied to this part type often include low ice production, not cooling, and warm cabinet. Compressor failures often show up as persistent cooling loss, high operating temperature, or inability to maintain normal ice production. For this compressor category, the typical repair goal is to restore the function that the failed component was affecting. Before ordering, technicians usually confirm the part number, inspect adjacent components, and test the affected circuit or mechanism. Compressor troubleshooting usually involves electrical checks, resistance testing, start components, amp draw evaluation, and system condition review before replacement. Verifying the complaint under operating conditions before and after replacement is a practical way to confirm the issue is resolved. Using the exact replacement part number after diagnosis helps correct the issue at the source instead of masking the symptom temporarily. For ordering, match the part number exactly and compare the removed component to the replacement before installation. That step matters on commercial ice equipment because similar-looking parts can have different ratings, connectors, or mounting details. If you are troubleshooting symptoms such as not turning on, no power, not cooling, not starting, intermittent operation, error code behavior, or ice not dropping, confirming the failed component first will make this replacement more effective.